[7] V. kaznakovi is found in northeastern Turkey, Georgia, and Russia (eastern Black Sea coast).

Orlov and Tuniyev (1990) interpret this as "Tsebelda, the vicinity of Sukhumi [on the east coast of the Black Sea], Abkhazia, the Caucasus [Georgia]".

[1] V. kaznakovi inhabits the forested slopes of mountains, the beds of wet ravines, and post-forested clearings.

It has been recorded from azalea and scumpea-Cornelian cherry groves; mixed-subtropical forests with an evergreen underwood; chestnut groves; beech, willow, and alder woods; and from polydominant forests near river terraces and on large growing-over scree.

This is due to an observed, estimated, inferred or suspected reduction in population of at least 50% over the last 10 years or three generations, whichever is the longer, based on a decline in area of occupancy, extent of occurrence and/or quality of habitat, as well as actual or potential levels of exploitation.

For the same reasons, a reduction in the population of at least 50% is also projected or suspected to be met within the next 10 years or three generations, whichever is the longer.

[11] Habitat loss and destruction, illegal collection, and intentional or accidental killings are the main threats to V.